Those who want to make it harder for police to seize money and property from suspects before they are convicted now have a powerful ally — Oklahoma’s chief legal officer, Attorney General Scott Pruitt.
Sen. Kyle Loveless, who has been a staunch backer of asset-forfeiture reform, is hoping Pruitt’s support will help him get past the finish line with legislation on this topic in next year’s legislative session.
Loveless, R-Oklahoma City, is in discussions with law enforcement to see if consensus can be reached. He views Pruitt’s support as key.
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